Proverbs 21:6

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:6

BSB
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
AKJV
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
CPDV
Whoever gathers treasures by a lying tongue is vain and heartless. And he will stumble into the snares of death.
ERV
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vapour driven to and fro; they that seek them seek death.
NHEB
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
SMT
The making treasures by the tongue of falsehood is vanity scattered from those seeking death.

Commentary for Proverbs 21:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:6
Summary
Dishonest wealth-gathering is worthless and self-destructive
Event
Corrupt fortune brings destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom